Susie Culwell:John McCainsaid in Germany yesterday, that our government is in total disarray. This is a Republican Senator who is a democrat in Republican clothing. He is pulling an Obama overseas. Slamming America. Thank heavens our VP is speaking up.

Former Two-Term Maricopa County Republican Committee Chairman Rob Haney: WE TOLD YOU SO. We can count on 4-8 more years of the same. We would not have heard a word from Kirkpatrick had she been elected in place of McCain. You can tell a man's/politician's character by the friends he keeps or the silence he maintains in the face of evil i.e. McCain. Can you name an Arizona politician who has spoken out forcefully against McCain's innumerable betrayals by saying that McCain must be removed from office? McCain is analogous to Obama calling himself a Republican. McCain has been advocating for the overthrow of the United States through illegal immigration for two decades. He has almost achieved it. Only Trump stands in his way. See turncoat-john-mccain-is-a-globalist-shill

Activist/Blogger KrisAnne Hall: The power to conduct foreign negotiations and relationships is delegated to the executive branch. Why is John McCain even speaking in Munich? John McCain doesn't represent America, he represents Arizona. This is one of the problems we have with how our Senate currently operates. Senators are no longer selected by the State legislators but elected by popular vote. This shift in 1913 not only stole Sovereignty from the States but also confused senators about who they work for and their function in government. for and their function in government. Senators are representatives of the States. Their job is to protect the Sovereignty of the State by representing the State's interests in and maintaining the Constitutionality of laws and treaties. Senators are not representatives of the federal government. The federal government is not supposed to be their employer and they do not work on behalf of the federal government. Unfortunately, John McCain is not the only confused Senator. He just happens to be one of the most errant and embarrassing Senators at the moment. If you want to know more about the 1913 shift of the role of the Senator and the consequences our founders were trying to prevent, read this: the term limits we need

Frank Riggs, Scottsdale Businessman and former U.S. Congressman and Chairman of the House of Representatives' Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee: As a strong supporter of local control and parental school choice in education, I'm delighted that legislation I co-authored as a member of Congress, the Congressional Review Act (part of the Contract With America), was cited by new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos as the reason that recently enacted federal education regulations under the "Every Student Succeeds Act" may be nullified. In a Feb. 10th letter to Chief State School Officers, DeVos wrote: "Congress is currently considering a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn these regulations. If a resolution of disapproval is enacted, these regulations shall have no force or effect.” I'm glad Congress is exercising its legislative authority and working with the Trump Administration and the Department of Education under Sec. DeVos to return control of K-12 education to the states and local communities where it rightfully and constitutionally belongs.

The Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Friday shows that 55% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. Forty-five percent (45%) disapprove. The latest figures include 39% who Strongly Approve of the way Trump is performing and 37% who Strongly Disapprove. This gives him a Presidential Approval Index rating of +2. (see trends).

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton was scheduled to appear on “Cavuto: Coast to Coast” on the Fox Business Network last night to discuss investigating illegal intelligence disclosures.

The Fountain Hills AZ Tea Party will meet at 6:30 pm., Tues., Feb 21 (3rd Tues) at the Fountain Hills Unified School District Learning Center, 16000 E Palisades Blvd. (Palisades Blvd. & Golden Eagle Blvd.) Speaker: Matt Dobson from Concerned Veterans for America. Dobson, an Army veteran, will discuss current veterans' issues and what we can do to help address them. Chalon Hutson, Field Director of Americans for Prosperity, will address ARP’s work to educate the public and influence government on matters which affect the economy and our personal pursuit of prosperity. Admission is free but donations to help offset expenses are welcome and appreciated. Contact: Richard Rutkowskicontact@fhteaparty.us or www.fhteaparty.us

Grassroots Tea Party Activists will meet with former Maricopa County School Supt candidate Jana Jackson at 6:30 pm., Wed., Feb 22 Denny’s Restaurant, 9030 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix to review ‘Forgotten Soldiers “Children of Carpi’ - a story about a WWII Negro soldier troop and their selfless contributions to a Jewish community in Italy. Contact: grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

Through Young America's Foundation, Dinesh D'Souza will be speaking on “why President Donald J Trump is good for America” at Columbia University in New York City on Tues., Feb 2. click here to register to watch, starting at 8:30 pm, ET

Poll: Americans-Want-Democrats-To-Work-With-Trump A strong majority of Americans say Democrats should look to cooperate with President Trump to strike deals, according to the inaugural Harvard-Harris poll provided exclusively by The Hill. The survey found that 73 percent of voters want to see Democrats work with the president, against only 27 percent who said Democrats should resist Trump’s every move. The findings are significant as Democratic leaders in Congress are under growing pressure by their liberal base to obstruct the president's agenda. The poll shows the party is divided on how to deal with Trump: 52 percent of Democrats polled say they should cooperate with him on areas of agreement and 48 percent saying they shouldn't.

The Fountain Hills Republican Club is offering two $500 scholarships to any college, university or trade school. One will go to a Fountain Hills High School senior; he second one to any adult resident of Fountain Hills or Fort McDowell. Application forms are available at the Fountain Hills High School Counselor’s office, the FH Community Center, the Chamber of Commerce, the Fountain Hills branch Library, Dr. William Myrh’s office at Fort McDowell and at Republican Club meetings. Application deadline: March 15, 2017. Contact: Edith Stock at eulachris1893@gmail.com.

Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, has died at 78, Fox News has confirmed. He died at Butner Federal Medical Center in North Carolina, where he was serving a life sentence for plotting terror attacks throughout New York City. mastermind-behind-1993-world-trace-center-attack-dies-report

The Leisure World Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Mon, Feb. 20 in the Recreation 1 Ballroom at 908 S Power Road in Mesa. Former Sen Russell Pearce will address actions of the current Maricopa County Sheriff and former Rep Barbara Blewster will discuss “The Biggest Tools of Tyrants.” Contact: Diane Andersen 480 395-5515.

The “Salute A Soldier 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk” honoring wounded heroes is scheduled at 9 am. Sat. March 11 in Freestone Park, 1045 E Juniper Road in Gilbert. Register now and pickup your packet at 8am the day of the race, according to coordinator Kathy Pearce. $40 - 5K RUN/$30 - 5K Run for Military or $25 for 1 Mile Walk . Register: salute-a-soldier-5k-run-1-mile-walk-2017? or you can visit our website AZHeroestoHometowns.org Register early and receive a $15 discount on the 5K by using code SAS15– good until January 22nd, 2017. Military use MIL10 for $5 off until March 9. Kathy Pearce kathy@azheroestohometowns.org or Mail to: AZ Heroes to Hometowns P. O. BOX 31646, Mesa, AZ 85275.

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Clodfelder (LD10) voted against proof of citizenship to register to vote bill, HB2448

The following table contains the results of recent votes. Make a note of this information because it could be very valuable at election time, to evaluate whether candidates’ campaign rhetoric are supported or contradicted by their actions.To see exactly how every legislator voted, click on the bill number to access bill overview, and then click on the button for the vote you are interested in.

LD22 will meet Feb 20. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Pizza will be served for $5 per person. Proceeds to offset the room rental costs. Business meeting begins at 6:30 pm. - Sec Claudia Burr

The Leisure World Republican Club will meet at 7 pm., Mon, Feb. 20 in the Recreation 1 Ballroom at 908 S Power Road in Mesa. Former Sen Russell Pearce will address actions of the current Maricopa County Sheriff and former Rep Barbara Blewster will discuss “The Biggest Tools of Tyrants.” Contact: Diane Andersen 480 395-5515.

Congressman David Schweikert will hold a district wide telephone town hall Monday

evening, Feb 20, to connect with the largest number of constituents in a single platform. Details tba.

Feb 21

The Surprise Tea Party Patriots will meet at 6:30 pm., Tues., Feb 21 in the Quail Room of the RWJ Foundation, 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd to hear Itasca Small, an Arizona researcher and consultant on the U.S. and Arizona Constitution and the Arizona revised Statues. Contact: Jean Goncalves, Publicity: jeannieg@cox.net 623-214-8010

Feb 22

A Mesa Planned Defund Parenthood Rally is scheduled from 9-10:30 am., Sat., Feb 22 at the Planned Parenthood Office, 1235 S Gilbert Road #20 in Mesa. Participants are asked not to park in the strip mall parking lot; they are asked to stand on the sidewalk on the SE corner of Gilbert/Southern. See flyer: facebook.com/events.

Congressman Paul Gosar is hosting a Town Hall meeting between 6 - 7:30 pm on Feb 23, at the Best Western Hotel, Kachina Room, 8333 E. Sunrise Sky Drive in Gold Canyon, AZ. Congressman Dave Brat from Virginia will also be in attendance. Contact: 928-445-1683.

The Ahwatukee Tea Party will meet at 7 pm., Thurs., Feb 23 at Firehouses#43, 4110 E Chandler Blvd. in Phoenix. Parking/access on west side of building. John King, Kyrene School Board President will provide and update on education and the local school district. www.tukeeteaparty.com

Feb 24

Volunteers Are Still Needed between 10 am – 5 pm., for the Fountain Hills Republican Club' Voter Outreach and Education Booth during the Fri-Sun, Feb 24-26 Fountain Hills Great Fair (SE corner of Verde River Drive/ Avenue of the Fountains). Contact Chris Brant at chrisppbrant@gmail.com or 480-837-9725 (e-mail preferred).

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Chairman Paul A. Gosar after the first meeting of the Executive Committee under Chairman Gosar’s leadership:“The 115th Congress is already shaping up to be one for the record-books. Not only has the Western Caucus been instrumental in crafting and passing legislation to ease burdensome regulations, but we have also expanded our membership and influence in Congress exponentially. With this stellar group of members on our Executive Committee, the victories that lie ahead will be numerous and swift.”

“The 115th Congress presents an extremely unique opportunity for the Western Caucus to effect real and innovative change for westerners in a myriad of capacities. I look forward to working with Chairman Gosar, am honored to serve as the Chief Budget Officer and anticipate a red letter congress ahead of us,” said Arizona CD6 Congressman David Schweikert .